Rocket City Blog

It was so much fun last year, we're doing it again this year! Run the Spruce with Dr. Seuss is a fun run/walk event to promote reading, community and exercise! Sponsors decorate Dr. Seuss themed stations along the course and participants collect badges from each station.

2013 was the first year for the run and one of the first events held on the Meijer trail. We had a beautiful snowfall and everyone had a great time.

Join us again on Saturday, December 6, at 10 AM. Registration is just $10 until November 30. After November 30 registration goes up to $20.

Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 10:00 AMJust $10 registration until November 30!!Santa and Mrs. Claus with cocoa and treats!.Win a prize for the best Dr. Seuss attire.Join us for the 1-mile fun run/walk or dash through the snow in the 5K run/walk!Register here>>

The days are getting shorter and colder. Summer vacation is a distant memory. Students are in the full swing of learning. But if you think back to warmer days, can you remember what you did during your summer vacation? Did you visit Michigan's Adventure? Did you play "kick the can" until the street lights came on? Did you camp? Did you boat?

Do you know what your teachers did?

Over the summer many Rocket City teachers were hard at work with Terri Portice, Reeths-Puffer's Director of Teaching and Learning. Mrs. Portice is responsible for developing curriculum, teaching the teachers, and developing the use of technology in learning.

Teachers from across our district, as well as other nearby districts, came to the Reeths-Puffer Education Services Building this summer. They met to collaborate with each other and to attend training sessions. Mrs. Portice provided training, resources and guidance to help teachers create engaging lessons to take Rocket City learners to the next level and beyond. The dedicated and enthusiastic Reeths-Puffer teachers met and worked on their own free time this summer.

"Terri is simply amazing and a huge asset to RP. She has streamlined our curriculum and provided us immense support. She has an amazing vision and pushes through even when things seem overwhelming," said Michelle Wahlberg, second grade teacher at Reeths-Puffer Elementary.

In addition to seeking out extra instruction and training, several teachers volunteered their time on other projects to help their students and the Rocket City community:

Working in the community gardens

Writing grants through the Great Lakes Stewardship program for the RPEL fruit orchard and the green roof garden shed

Setting up their classrooms

Creating new lessons and learning materials

Collaborating with other teachers to create projects and small group interventions

Partnering with community businesses for support and learning opportunities